Discover the beauty of Indian Tribal Gond Art and learn how simple lines, dots, and patterns can transform into detailed and expressive illustrations. In this class, I’ll guide you through the origins and inspiration behind Gond Art, how to create clean outlines in Procreate, fill them with colour, and enhance them with traditional Gond-inspired patterns and textures.

Resources available to download:

Pattern Practice Template
Colour Palatte
Reference Image

Pinterest Board Link - https://pin.it/5xnFtfpV1

In this class you’ll learn:

The origin and inspiration behind traditional Gond Art
Different pattern styles commonly used in Gond Art
How to create a clean outline of your subject in Procreate
Techniques for filling colour neatly within the outlined shapes
How to add traditional Gond-inspired patterns and details inside the coloured areas
Tips for creating balanced and visually detailed compositions
Helpful Procreate tips and techniques to make your illustration process smoother and more efficient!

These Gond Art inspired artworks can be used in a wide range of creative applications, including:

Surface Pattern Design
Art Prints
Animation Projects
Stickers
Journaling
Personal Creative Projects
Planners
Greeting Cards
Notebook Covers
Social Media GIFs
Selling clipart or illustrated elements on platforms like Etsy, online marketplaces, or your own website

Who this class is for:

Intermediate Level: Anyone who knows the basics of Procreate

You’ll need:

An iPad
The drawing app, Procreate
An Apple Pencil

My drawing tools:

13-inch iPad Pro
Apple Pencil Pro
Procreate, Drawing App (5.4.10)

By the end of the class, you’ll have created a beautiful Gond Art inspired artwork, enriched with intricate patterns, textures, and traditional detailing that reflect the essence of this tribal art style.

Want to see how tiny dots can create gorgeous patterns? Dive into this class and find out!

Ilona Urban

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